light KIA SORENTO 2017 Warranty and Consumer Information Guide

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The following items are not covered:
Damage due to Factors Beyond the Manufacturer’s
Control.
Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to:
•Misuse of your Kia Vehicle such as driving over
curbs, or other hazardous objects or road structures
or into roadway maintenance or construction areas,
overloading the vehicle, racing or engaging in
activities or uses not described in your owner ’s
manual or in Kia’s product literature.
•Accidents and incidents that damage your Kia
vehicle including but not limited to collision, fire,
theft, riot.
•Alteration, modification, tampering, rewiring.
•Damage or corrosion from the environment such as
acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc.),
road salt, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and acts
of God. This limitation also includes damage to
vehicle assemblies such as brakes and suspension.
•Changes to vehicle appearance caused by normal
use and exposure, corrosion to underlying metal
when paint integrity is not consistently maintained.
•Consumer induced damage caused by fluid spills,
burns in carpet, seats, trim or other damage that is
not considered a defect in material or workmanship.
•Window glass that is broken, chipped, scratched or
damage from outside influence is not considered a
defect in material or workmanship
•Paint or vehicle finish damage caused by applying
chemicals to the paint surface
•Damage caused by installing incorrect tires(size etc)
•Damage caused by the installation of any part that is
not equal to the OE part in quality of material or
workmanship
Damage due to Lack of Maintenance or the Use of
Wrong Fuel, Oil or Lubricants.
•Improper maintenance or the use of other than the
specified fuel, oil or lubricants recommended in
your Owner’s Manual. It is your obligation to ensure
that you obtain all fuels, oils and lubricants from
reliable vendors using quality products which meet
the Kia specifications identified in your Owner’s
Manual. In the event that problems result to your
vehicle due to service from vendors who use
reduced quality products, your vehicle warranties
will not provide coverage.
What is Not Covered

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Federal
Emission Control Warranty
6.Repair or Replacement by an Authorized Kia
Dealer
Your Kia Dealer shall make all adjustments, repairs
or replacements necessary to assure the Kia Vehicle
complies with applicable emission standards of the
EPA and that the Kia Vehicle will continue to
comply during the remainder of the term of this
warranty (if proper maintenance and operation are
continued).
7. Warranty Claim Procedures
A warranty claim may be submitted by presenting
the Kia Vehicle to any Authorized Kia Dealer during
the Authorized Kia Dealer’s regular business hours,
together with a copy of a failed emissions test. Upon
presentation of a claim, Kia shall notify the Owner
within 30 days, or such shorter period of time within
which repair is required by local, state or federal
law, that the claim will be honored or shall provide
the Owner in writing with an explanation of the
basis upon which the claim is being denied.
Failure to notify the Owner within such time period
shall cause Kia to be responsible for repairing the
Kia Vehicle free of charge to the Owner, unless suchfailure is attributable to the Owner or to events
beyond the control of Kia or the Authorized Kia
Dealer.
8. Maintenance by Other Than an Authorized Kia
Dealer
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and systems covered by this
warranty may be performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual using Certified
Parts. However, such non-Kia Certified Parts will
not be covered by Kia’s emission system warranties
should such parts fail at a later date.
9. Consumer Assistance
If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact the
Kia Motors America, Inc. Consumer Affairs
Department toll-free at 1-800-333-4Kia.Or you
may write to: U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints 2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]

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Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Federal Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
Air Cleaner Assembly
Intake Manifold
Surge Tank-Air Intake
Turbo Charger
Fuel Metering System
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP)
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
Fuel Injector
Fuel Delivery Line
Throttle Body (ETC Actuator)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Idle Speed Control System
Oxygen Sensor
Pulsation Damper
Engine Control Module (ECM)
* 8/80 All vehiclesHigh Pressure Pump
High Pressure Sensor
Ignition System
Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs Cable Set
Ignition Coil
Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS)
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS)
GeneratorValve Timing System
CVVT Assy
Oil Control Valve Assy
Oil Temperature Sensor
Evaporative Control System
Vapor Storage Canister
Canister Close Valve (CCV)
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Tank
Fuel Filler Cap
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTP)
ORVR(Vent) Valve
Rollover(Cut) Valve
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
PCV Valve and Hose
Catalyst and Exhaust System
Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly * 8/80 All vehiclesExhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)
Catalytic Converter Assembly * 8/80 All vehiclesMiscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems
Hose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals
Wires, Harnesses Connectors
All Sensor(Switches,Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECMOnboard Emission Diagnostic Device
Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb * 8/80 All vehiclesData Link Connector * 8/80 All vehicles
Spark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 1 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, or up to the first required scheduled maintenance,
whichever occurs first (See Owner's Manual for required scheduled maintenance).
NOTE 2 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

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California
Emission Control Warranty
California Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
Air Cleaner Assembly
Intake Manifold
* 7/70 Rio, Soul, Forte 1.8, Optima, Sportage, Sorento 2.4, K900 5.0, CadenzaSurge Tank -Air Intake * 7/70 Sorento 3.3, Cadenza, Sedona, K900 3.8Turbo Charger
Fuel Metering System
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP)
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
Fuel Injector
Fuel Delivery Line
Throttle Body (ETC Actuator)
*7/70 Forte 1.6Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Idle Speed Control System
Oxygen Sensor
Pulsation Damper
Engine Control Module (ECM)
* 8/80 All vehiclesHigh Pressure Pump * 7/70 Rio, Soul, Forte 1.6, 2.0, Optima 2.0, 2.4, Sportage, Sorento, Cadenza, K900, SedonaHigh Pressure Sensor
Ignition System
Generator
*7/70 Forte, Soul, Optima 2.0, 2.4, Sportage, Sorento, Rio, K900, SedonaSpark Plugs
Spark Plugs Cable Set
Ignition Coil
Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS)
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS)Valve Timing System
CVVT Assy
Oil Control Valve Assy
Oil Temperature Sensor
Evaporative Control System
Vapor Storage Canister
Canister Close Valve (CCV)
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Tank
*7/70 Rio, Soul, Forte, Optima, Sportage, Sorento, Cadenza, Sedona, K900Fuel Filler Cap
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTP)
ORVR(Vent) Valve
Rollover(Cut) Valve
Fuel Pump & Sender Assy
* 7/70 Sportage 2.0, K900 3.8Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
PCV Valve and Hose
Catalyst and Exhaust System
Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly
* 8/80 All vehiclesExhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) * 7/70 Sorento 3.3, Cadenza, Sedona, K900 Catalytic Converter Assembly * 8/80 All vehiclesMiscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems
Hose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals
Wires, Harnesses Connectors
All Sensor(Switches, Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECMOnboard Emission Diagnostic Device
Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb * 8/80 All vehiclesData Link Connector * 8/80 All vehiclesSpark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 1 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, or up to the first required scheduled maintenance,
whichever occurs first (See Owner's Manual for required scheduled maintenance.)
NOTE 2 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 3 : Parts designated by "7/70" are warranted for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 4 : The above parts for a Forte & Forte Koup, Optima 2.4, Sportage SULEV vehicle, certified as a partial zero-emission vehicle(PZEV) only,
are warranted for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Replacement Parts and
Accessories Limited Warranty32
•Accessories
A Kia Genuine accessory installed by Kia or an
Authorized Kia Dealer on a new vehicle at the
time of, or prior to the vehicle’s date of delivery
to the original retail purchaser, or the date the
vehicle is first put into service, is covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is limited
to 60 months from the date of original retail
delivery date of first use, or 60,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
A Kia Genuine accessory installed by an
Authorized Kia Dealer after the vehicle was
delivered to the original retail purchaser or first
put into service shall be warranted for the greater
(1)the duration of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty or (2)12 months or 12,000 miles from
the date of purchase or installation.
Kia Genuine AM/FM Radios, satellite radios,
CD players or other audio equipment purchased
after the vehicle is first put into service are
covered for 12 months/unlimited miles.
A Kia Genuine Air Conditioning System
installed by an Authorized Kia Dealer after the
vehicle is first put into service is covered for 12
months/12,000 miles, whichever comes first, orthe remainder of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, whichever is greater, from the date of
installation. A Kia Genuine Air Conditioning
System purchased over the counter is warranted
for 12 months/unlimited miles.
What Is Not Covered
•Damage or corrosion due to such factors as
accidents, negligence, improper repairs or
adjustments, misuse, alterations or collision.
•Damage or surface corrosion from environment
such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree
sap), stones, salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm,
lightning, floods and other acts of God.
•Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as
discoloration, fading, deformation, etc.
•Air conditioner refrigerant charge after the first
12 months, unless replenished as part of a
warranty repair.
•Replacement parts or accessories installed on a
Kia Vehicle in which the odometer has been
altered, or on which the actual mileage cannot be
readily determined.